'Independent trips' are where you travel as part of your own group on all or some of the trip.

Best bits

  • Junk cruise on Halong Bay
  • Kayaking in secluded lagoons
  • Stops for swimming
  • Explore limestone caves
  • Dine on deck
  • Comfortable private cabins



Description

If you travel to Vietnam, then a Halong Bay junk cruise is a must. From Hanoi, you’ll be picked up and driven to the Gulf of Tonkin to board your boat and meet your fellow travellers. Taking to the bay’s emerald waters you’ll witness some of its thousands of craggy limestone islands and cruise to secluded lagoons for swimming and kayaking. Dine onboard and spend a night at sea under a starry sky, staying in comfortable private cabins. You’ll return to dry land the next day after time for a morning swim, breakfast aboard and more kayaking and cruising past memorable coastal scenery.

What’s included

  • 1 night sailing junk
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
  • Halong Bay overnight junk cruise
  • Minibus transport
  • Kayaking on Halong Bay
  • Visit Sao Dao Centre for handicapped children

Important Information

The tour starts at 8am on day 1 . A night pre tour accommodation in Hanoi is recommended due to the early start.

Any child between 5-18 has to be accompanied by someone over 18. If the child is between 5-12 and not travelling with the parent, we require parental consent.

For your experience in Halong Bay, there are two different boats options available for you:

1. Premium traditional wooden sailing junk boat which offers a unique way to navigate the lime castes of Halong Bay with all the comforts of a 3-star hotel.

2. Upgraded luxury sailing junk boat with impeccable service and top notch facilities. There may be a surcharge for this option.

Please advise us at the time of booking which boat you would prefer.

Tour Fact File

Group size Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Age Minimum 5
Single Room Option Please call for a quote
Independent All or most of the trip will be without a group or a tour leader.
International flight price From £685
Arrival & Departure airport Hanoi (HAN)
Visa requirements for British citizens Visa required prior to departure. (See trip guide for more details).
Guaranteed trip Departure dates are on a request basis only. We will verify with our suppliers that the space is available and will get back to you within 24 hours.
Once your tour has been confirmed it is guaranteed to run giving you peace of mind when booking flights.

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